Photography and Fine Art

Uma Thurman Photmontage by the late genius, John Chan

This rare, original work of art by John Chan, the late genius of Pre-Photoshop Photomontage was published in 1988 in Details Magazine, NYC 18.25 x 12.25 inches. Not a photograph - Original Photomontage!

19th c. Portable Shrine - Five panels of Indian Miniatures

A charming portable shrine of brass and gilding, which opens to five breath taking Indian miniature paintings decorated further with gold, basra pearls and gems . The panels feature Krishna and Arjun, Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh with Siddhi and Riddhi and Durga astride the tiger.
Due to its age and condition, the paper has been professionally conserved to the extent possible.
7 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches

Women with Hats by John Chan Property of a Gentleman

This original work of art measuring 19" x 24", is by the late genius of photomontage, John Chan. Pre-photoshop, hand executed by exacto-knife cutting, gluing and airbrushing.
Provenance: Published by Details Magazine

Indian Miniature of a Bejeweled Maharani 18th-19thc India

A bejeweled Maharani! This oil on ivory measures 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. It dates to the late 18th to early 19th century and rests in a metal frame shielded by beveled glass, which is slightly chipped at the lower left as can be seen in the 2nd image.

1980's Fashion by John Chan Property of a Gentleman

This original work of art measuring 15.25" x 14", is by the late genius of photomontage, John Chan. Pre-photoshop, hand executed by exacto-knife cutting, gluing and airbrushing.
Provenance: Published by Details Magazine - Feb. 1987
Model: Caitlin

Beauty and the Beast by John Chan Property of a gentleman

This original work of art measuring 10.5" x 14", is by the late genius of photomontage, John Chan. Pre-photoshop, hand executed by exacto-knife cutting, gluing and airbrushing.
Provenance: Published by Details Magazine, April 1986

Skirts and Shoes by John Chan Property of a Gentleman

This original work of art measuring 11" x 14", is by the late genius of photomontage, John Chan. Pre-photoshop, hand executed by exacto-knife cutting, gluing and airbrushing.
Provenance: Details Magazine 1986